Hunger Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated October 3, 2026
Grantable tracks 338 active hunger grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 7 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 155 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.
- Grants tracked
- 338
- from 286 funders
- Median award
- $20K
- middle half $5,000–$50K
- Total listed funding
- $12.0M
- across 155 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 13
- 15 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Durham County Food Security Grants government ~October · $20K – $50K Durham County Government and Durham County Cooperative Extension are accepting Food Security Grant applications for the 2027 calendar year. | |
| Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund Eastside Community Aid · Foundation ~October · Varies | |
| Community Impact Funding 2026 Grant United Way for Cortland County Inc · Foundation ~October · Varies UWCC awards Community Impact Funding grants to support vital Cortland County programs that strengthen individuals and families. | |
| Heroes of Everyday Life® (Employee Grant) Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · $5K Honors Sodexo employees who go above and beyond to fight hunger in their communities. | |
| Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation Grants Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation is a family-directed philanthropic organization established through the estate of Ann B. Zekauskas. It is accepting applications from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits for grants to be awarded in 2027. | |
| Wildwood Soup Kitchen Grants to Expand Our Mission in Sumter & Marion Counties Wildwood Soup Kitchen Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The Wildwood Soup Kitchen's mission is simple: to provide healthy and appetizing meals to all who come to us -- to the poor, the hungry, and the lonely. They also deliver these same meals to area shut-ins. | |
| Food Pantry Grant Program The Rockland Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · $500 For the 18th consecutive year (as of 2024), the Rockland Community Foundation has partnered with Inserra Supermarkets to award grants to Rockland County's food pantries. | |
| Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · $5K – $10K Recognizes student leaders ages 5 to 25 who are making a real impact in the fight against childhood hunger through innovative solutions. | |
| Small Grants Program United Way of Southwest Minnesota · Foundation Jan 31, 2027 · Up to $5K | |
| euphoria Grant Program Local Boys Do Good · Foundation ~January · Varies Since euphoria's inception in 2006, the festival has received over 150 grant applications and funded projects for more than 40 charitable organizations. In 2024, a record $103,000 was distributed across 8 organizations. | |
| United Way of the Columbia Gorge Annual Grant United Way of the Columbia Gorge · Foundation ~February · Varies Types of Organizations UWCG Does NOT Fund: | |
| Trinity Second Century Foundation Grants Trinity Second Century Foundation · Foundation ~March · $10K | |
| Empty Bowls Naples Inc. Grant Program Empty Bowls of Naples Inc · Foundation ~June · Varies | |
| .ORG Impact Awards Public Interest Registry · Foundation ~June · Up to $50K The .ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program celebrating remarkable individuals and organizations leveraging .ORG domains to ignite change and transform communities worldwide. | |
| 2026 Annual Grants Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation · Foundation ~August · $5K – $100K | |
| Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) United Way of Greater Cleveland · Foundation Not published · Varies The EFSP was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to help people with economic emergencies (not disaster-related emergencies). | |
| Long Cove Community Endowment Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Long Cove Community Endowment Fund focuses on supporting charitable initiatives in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, South Carolina. | |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Donations Grant Hormel Foods Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Hormel Foods Corporation is dedicated to making a positive impact through its charitable initiatives, primarily focused on food security, community support, and educational programming. | |
| Rhode Island ARPA Support Grant The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Distribute funding from Rhode Island's $1.1 billion share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act allocation for COVID-19 recovery. | |
| Operation Round Up Grants Clay Electric Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Clay Electric Foundation (FL) awards Operation Round Up grants to nonprofits in its North Florida service area on a recurring cycle, funded by members' rounded-up electric bills; monthly recipient lists show individual awards from… | |
| Fund to End Hunger Worcester County Food Bank Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies WCFB has established a fund in partnership with the Greater Worcester Community Foundation that awards grants to local non-profit organizations working toward a hunger-free community through innovative and sustainable solutions. | |
| Venison Grant Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation Not published · $175K Obtain donated, fully processed venison from hunters and processors in New York. | |
| Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant Farm Credit East · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant, offered by Farm Credit East, provides funding up to $50,000 to organizations aimed at enhancing food security in the Northeast. | |
| Emergency Food and Shelter Program United Way of Deschutes County · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Federal EFSP funds are on hold. |
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Hunger grants for nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 13 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 15 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 75 22%
- No deadline published
- 235 70%
Only 15 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open hunger grants for nonprofits
- The Albertsons Companies Foundation 10 open
- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank 5 open
- Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc 5 open
- United Way of the Bay Area 4 open
- Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc 3 open
- GenYOUTH Incorporated 3 open
286 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 338 active hunger grants for nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 3, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 2 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About hunger grants
Hunger grants fund programs that fight food insecurity, including food banks, meal programs, mobile distributions, and initiatives that connect people to nutrition assistance. USDA is the primary federal funder through programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program. The Feeding America network of food banks and corporate funders such as the Walmart Foundation also direct significant grant funding to anti-hunger organizations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do hunger grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 338 hunger grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 3, 2026, 155 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $50K. The largest is $4.2M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most hunger grants for nonprofits?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are The Albertsons Companies Foundation (10), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (5), Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc (5), United Way of the Bay Area (4), and Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc (3). In all, 286 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are hunger grants for nonprofits due?
Of 338 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 15 have a published upcoming deadline, 75 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 235 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What hunger grants are available?
Funding supports food banks and pantries, congregate and home-delivered meals, mobile food distribution, food rescue, and programs that link people to nutrition benefits. USDA programs such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program are leading federal sources. The Feeding America network and corporate foundations provide additional grants to anti-hunger nonprofits.
Who funds anti-hunger programs?
USDA is the dominant federal funder, supporting emergency food through TEFAP and local food systems through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program administered by its National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The Feeding America network distributes food and grants to member food banks and partner agencies, and corporate funders like the Walmart Foundation fund food rescue and infrastructure. State agencies administer many of the federal dollars.
How do anti-hunger nonprofits access USDA funding?
Much USDA food assistance, such as TEFAP, flows through state agencies that contract with food banks and distribution partners rather than funding small nonprofits directly. Competitive programs like the Community Food Projects grant are applied for at the federal level and tend to favor projects that strengthen local food systems. Partnering with your regional food bank or state TEFAP agency is often the most practical entry point.
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